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The NL East standings early in the 2026 season are nearly a mirror image of 2025, with the Braves leading the way and the Phillies languishing at the bottom as the rivals open a weekend series.
Atlanta has the best record in MLB thanks in large part to its pitching staff, which boasts a 3.16 ERA, but the bats have made a difference, too. The Braves have scored more runs than any other team and only the Dodgers have hit more home runs.
As you might expect, the opposite has been true for a Philadelphia team that has borne no resemblance to last year's 96-game winners. The Phils' team OPS is a paltry .653, down more than 100 points from last year's final number and starting pitchers who aren't Cristopher Sanchez have posted a 6.57 ERA.
Andrew Painter will try to buck that trend for the visitors Friday, while Grant Holmes is set to get the start for Atlanta.
Who will start the weekend with a win? Here's everything you need to know to watch the series opener.
What channel is Braves vs. Phillies on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV
Braves vs. Phillies will not air on traditional television Friday. The game will stream live as part of Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" package.
New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, they can subscribe for just $12.99/month.
Subscribers can watch "Friday Night Baseball" with the Apple TV app, which is available on select smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.
Braves vs. Phillies start time
- Date: Friday, April 24
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
First pitch of Braves vs. Phillies on Friday is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Apple TV 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2026
Apple and MLB have announced the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule through the end of June. See every upcoming game below.
| April 24 | Phillies at Braves | 7:15 p.m. |
| Cubs at Dodgers | 10:15 p.m. | |
| May 1 | Reds at Pirates | 6:45 p.m. |
| Royals at Mariners | 9:45 p.m. | |
| May 8 | Twins at Guardians | 7:15 p.m. |
| Cardinals at Padres | 9:45 p.m. | |
| May 15 | Blue Jays at Tigers | 6:45 p.m. |
| Yankees at Mets | 7:15 p.m. | |
| May 22 | Astros at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. |
| Tigers at Orioles | 7:15 p.m. | |
| May 29 | Twins at Pirates | 6:45 p.m. |
| Phillies at Dodgers | 10:15 p.m. | |
| June 5 | Guardians at Rangers | 8:15 p.m. |
| Royals at Twins | 8:15 p.m. | |
| June 12 | Diamondbacks at Reds | 7:15 p.m. |
| Braves at Mets | 7:15 p.m. | |
| June 19 | Cardinals at Royals | 8:15 p.m. |
| Twins at Diamondbacks | 9:45 p.m. | |
| June 26 | Cubs at Brewers | 7:45 p.m. |
| Dodgers at Padres | 9:45 p.m. |
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